J.A.M. (Jesus And Me) Teacher

This quarter has three units tracing God’s work through the Holy Spirit to empower disciples for the Christian faith.

UNIT 1 • THE PLEDGE OF GOD’S PRESENCE: This is a five-lesson study of John’s Gospel with a concluding lesson from Mark’s Gospel. These students focus on Jesus’ teaching about and promise of the Holy Spirit.

UNIT 2 • THE COMMUNITY OF THE BELOVED DISCIPLES: This is a five-lesson study for the Easter season. The Scriptures under consideration draw from 1 Corinthians as well as 1, 2, and 3 John. These letters provide a window into the work of the Holy Spirit in the community of faith.

UNIT 3 • ONE IN THE BOND OF LOVE: This is a four-lesson study of 1 Corinthians. This is a careful study of the final chapters of Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth. These lessons move the learners to see the connection between loving one another and living as Christ’s witness in the world.


The J.A.M. Jesus and Me® Teacher Guide helps instructors understand the emotional and spiritual needs of 12- to 14-year-olds… and speak their language! The manual covers all 13 lessons and provides in-depth instruction and background information from the Precepts for Living® commentary.


• Scripture passages are presented in easy-to-read language.


• Students discover exciting ways to make Christianity part of their own lives.


• Teachers get step-by-step plans that make teaching easy.


FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS


Tool Time: Speaks to the teacher on a timely issue


Quick Look and Quarter At-A-Glance: Give helpful overviews into what will be studied throughout the quarter, both for the student and teacher


Open the Lesson: Offers discussion questions to begin the lesson and to ponder the implications of the “Reality Check” story


Explore the Meaning: Provides the answers to all the student activities from their books


In Depth: Helps the teacher understand the lesson on a more mature, personal level, beyond what they need to know to teach it to the students


Daily Bible Readings: Guides Scripture reading throughout the week to support quarterly topics and principles


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